Thursday, September 24, 2015

Lately, I have experienced a series of unfortunate events. I don't know, but I've started to think that I might be cursed. I have no idea what the hell the universe is trying to tell me. But I learned that many of the things that had had happened I could have easily avoided if I just listened to my gut in the first place. Anyways I will try to work with I got. And I thank God that I have so much else going with work and all. So I really don't have time to be sad or to think too much... The funny thing is that I keep saying to myself that things could not be worse. But unfortunately things do go from bad to worse.

“...you know that a good, long session of weeping can often make you feel better, even if your circumstances have not changed one bit.”

― Lemony Snicket, The Bad Beginning

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Friday, September 18, 2015

Hello my darlings! I've been under the weather so this is one of the reasons why I have been away the last couple of days. I couldn't sleep so I though I would post this look that I shot the other day. I have serious crush on my new knee high boots. I think this might be the first pair that actually fits. Since Im a shorty, this type of boots don't always look as good. But I guess all about the style and how you style them. The skirt I got way back when the weather was still hot, but I think its going to a perfect fall item. Oh and what about the hat, hmm do you guys like it? Im totally in love with and I might be wearing all day every day! I mean how could you not?

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Friday, September 11, 2015

So, last month I told you the news about me being chosen to be Africa Fashion Week Stockholm blog ambassador. Im counting the days and I cannot wait for next month. Im super exited and to follow up with my blog ambassador duties I thought I would share with you an interview that I did with Aysha Jones, Creative director and owner of LeNoir Public Relations and LeNoir fashion. Founder of Africa Fashion Week Stockholm.

Tell me a little about
yourself (education, profession etc).

I'm a mother of three
born in Africa and raised in Sweden.

I work mainly as a PR manager
and own the firm LeNoir PR. No education other than college, but I love school
and plan on studying some time soon. I'm self thought in all my fields of work
and think a strong mindset is worth more than anything if one wants to succeed
in something.

How did you get into
the fashion industry? What were you doing before?

I’ve always been
"stylish" but I got into the fashion industry by trying my luck as a
model. Then stylist and from there I've done most things one can do in fashion
apart from taking pictures as I'm lowsy with gadgets and technology. The only
gadget I can operate as a pro is my iPhone!

Can you tell me a
little bit about your business empire/ the bussiness you are part of?

Lol, love that you call it an empire as I
barely see it as a full business yet!

Well as I said I'm the
owner of LeNoir PR and also LeNoirFashion. A part from that I'm the founder of
a blog network called Fashion 9one1 that we're making into a online magazine by
the end of the year. Before I also used to coach models under the name of
RareModels International, but as all models coached by me are now professional
models working all over the world I kinda felt I've done my part in that area
and now only do it for fun. And I'm also the founder and organizer of Africa
fashion week Stockholm and The Gambia fashion week. The later mentioned one
won't be active again for a while as I've decided to invest in African
creativity in other ways.

What would you said is
the key to success? Do you have any business advice for people who are trying
to make it in the fashion industry or any other business in general?

Simple. Go with your gut
feeling and always believe in yourself!

Have a clear vision and
a clean heart, put your trust in Gods timing and you are good.

What or who motivates
you or inspires you to continue doing what you do?

My kids definitely
motivate me the most but my family at large specially my husband that has to
put up with my madness.

Also to achieve things
I first thought I wouldn't be able to do.

Why did you decide to
start Africa Fashion Week Stockholm?

I felt Sweden was
lacking a platform for black/African creativity to be uplifted and celebrated.
In a society were people are so diverse and multicultural I don't understand
why no one did this before me and I'm a strong believer of not pointing out
flaws if I don't have suggestions on how to adjust them.

I also wanted to do
something that hopefully would leave an impact in the world and create a legacy
that the next and future generations can be proud of and enjoy.

How would you describe
the fashion industry in Sweden/Skandinavia?

Lacking African flavor!

What is your favorite
thing about Africa Fashion Week Stockholm?

The mix of creativity
from music to fashion, beauty and such. But mostly that everyone is coming
together to do something good for the sake of the black/African community sake.

Since the launch of
Africa Fashion Week Stockholm, what has been your proudest moment to date? Not really sure. I'm not easily pleased with
my own work but I'm proud of all the participants in AFWS. Both last year and
this year.

What can we expect to
see from this year Africa Fashion Week Stockholm and what are you most looking
forward to about AFWS 2015?

Expect a good event
with loads of entertainment in various ways, networking opportunities and happy
people on their best behaviors!Definitely the main event fashion shows and gala
night as I just decided to celebrate my 30th birthday on that day.But I also
wanna try/learn things at the workshops/seminars and support African creativity
buy shopping in the pop-up store.

Can you gives us any clues on what are going
to wear during AFWS?

I'm honored to have two
amazing designers dress me for AFWS 2015. Last years showcasing designer Elise
Kabwe of KABELIS and a new designer, ISA by Fatima, that is debuting on this
years AFWS. For the gala night I'm
not yet sure if I'll stay in one of the designers outfits or if I'll sneak into
a freakum dress that I can mess up without a guilty conscience lol.

What are your hopes and
dreams for the future of Africa Fashion Week Stockholm?

I'd hope for it to be
integrated in the main Stockholm fashion week and not its on thing as its now. I
don't believe that structure will do for the Swedish market in the long run. I'm
also hoping on collaboration with bigger international fashion brands and
platforms such as Stockholm fashion district, the Formex fair and such. Also
hope on more frequent events that leads up to the big yearly

Sunday, September 6, 2015

The Spanish phrase "Cada persona es un mundo" that is Spanish for "Every person is a world unto herself" is a phrase that is forever going to be imprinted in the deepest parts of my brain, heart and soul. I have my mother to thank for that. She used to consoled me with these words whenever I would asked of her to explain something unexplainable. Remembering these words has done me good. At the same time I fear that I might give up easily when I feel disappointed.

I know that we all see things differently, our points of view and our actions are in many cases unexplainable and I know I shouldn't spend my life trying to figure out things. I come to think that its not our inability or ability to communicate with one another that is the biggest problems. Our inability to put our desires, fears, believes, goals and feelings in order is our biggest problem. I wonder if the task of getting to know a person is automatically set up to fail? Can you really know and understand someone only by spending enough time with them?

Anyways... I was really feeling my self with this look. My hair was looking sleek. And the breeziness of the outfit made me feel extremely sexy. I love wearing outfits like this one. Even though I love showing my curves with a tight outfit. I prefer a look like this a hundred times over. Now that I think about it I wish that I could tell you that I was going on a date that day. Because its been a while.

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